NBA

Warriors SF Harrison Barnes to miss first 2 games

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)

Harrison Barnes will miss at least the first two games of the
regular season for the Golden State Warriors with a left foot
injury.

Warriors coach Mark Jackson told reporters following Tuesday's
practice that shooting guard Klay Thompson will start in the season
opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Jackson
also said that Thompson already had earned the nod and will start
even when Barnes returns.

Barnes has not played since the team's second preseason game
Oct. 7. The Warriors have said Barnes has ''left foot
inflammation.''

Barnes started every game he played as a rookie last season,
including the playoffs. With all five starters back from last
season, Barnes and Thompson were competing to remain starters after
the Warriors signed swingman Andre Iguodala this summer.

Related Stories

Member Comments

Please note by clicking on "Post comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be Polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator.